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Proverbs 11:3,5,6
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them…

Psalm 15:2
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

Psalm 25:21
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

wickedness

Proverbs 5:22
His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.

Proverbs 21:12
The righteousman wisely considereth the house of the wicked:but God overthroweth the wicked fortheir wickedness.

2 Chronicles 28:23
For he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, which smote him: and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria help them,therefore will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.

the sinner

but wickedness undermines the sinner
Wickedness refers to actions and thoughts that are contrary to God's laws and moral order. It is depicted as a destructive force that erodes the foundation of a person's life. The term "undermines" suggests a gradual weakening or destabilization, much like how sin can slowly corrupt an individual's character and relationships. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, sin was not only a personal failing but also a communal concern, as it could bring consequences upon the entire community. This idea is reinforced in scriptures such asJames 1:15, which describes how sin, when fully grown, leads to death. The contrast between righteousness and wickedness highlights the biblical theme of the two paths: one leading to life and protection, the other to destruction and ruin.

Proverbs 13:6 opens with the single word “Righteousness,” spotlighting God’s moral standard.

• It is an active force, not an abstract idea.Proverbs 11:5 says, “The righteousness of the blameless directs their path.”

• Righteousness is rooted in God’s own character (Psalm 145:17) and revealed in His Word (Psalm 19:7-9).

• When we align our choices with His commands, we walk in the light (1 John 1:7) and find His approval (Matthew 6:33).

The verb “guards” pictures righteousness as a protective shield.

•Proverbs 10:29 echoes, “The way of the LORD is a refuge for the upright.”

•Psalm 121:7 promises, “The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.”

• Walking in obedience keeps us from self-inflicted harm and from many traps of the enemy (Ephesians 6:14).

Integrity describes someone whose private life matches his public profession.

• Job was called “blameless and upright” (Job 1:1), a living example of this verse.

•Psalm 15 lists traits of integrity—speaking truth, keeping oaths, refusing bribes—showing that real holiness touches every sphere of life.

•Proverbs 2:7 assures, “He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.”

The contrast begins with “but,” revealing a moral fork in the road.

• Wickedness is not passive; it actively corrodes (Proverbs 14:34).

•Romans 6:23 warns that the wages of sin are death, underlining the destructive payoff of evil choices.

“Undermines” suggests erosion, collapse from within.

•Proverbs 21:12 notes that the wicked are “overthrown by their own wickedness.”

•Numbers 32:23 reminds, “Be sure your sin will find you out,” highlighting sin’s boomerang effect.

• Like a foundation eaten away by termites, sin silently hollows out character until downfall becomes inevitable (James 1:15).

The final phrase personalizes the warning.

•Romans 3:23 says, “All have sinned,” telling us no one can dismiss the danger.

•Galatians 6:7-8 cautions that what we sow, we will reap; sowing to the flesh means corruption.

•Psalm 1:5 declares that sinners “will not stand in the judgment,” marking the ultimate consequence of ignoring God’s guardrails.

Proverbs 13:6 draws a sharp line: choose righteousness and enjoy God’s protective covering, or choose wickedness and suffer inevitable collapse. Integrity is more than a virtue; it is a safeguard crafted by God Himself. Sin is more than a mistake; it is a corrosive force that digs away at the sinner’s footing until life caves in. The verse invites us to cling to righteousness, confident that the Lord’s own character stands sentinel over all who walk in integrity.